Modern Indian History

Gandhi's autobiography is titled 'The Story of My Experiments with Truth' or 'Satya Ke Prayog'. Option A has a slightly incorrect title but is clearly intended as the correct answer among the choices. 'The Discovery of India' was written by Jawaharlal Nehru.

Nathuram Godse assassinated Mahatma Gandhi on January 30, 1948, during a prayer meeting at Birla House in New Delhi. Godse was a Hindu nationalist who opposed Gandhi's stance on partition and his perceived favoritism toward Muslims.

Before joining the independence movement full-time, Sardar Patel was a successful lawyer. He practiced law in Godhra and Borsad, Gujarat, and was known for his excellent legal skills before giving up his practice for the freedom struggle.

Before joining the independence movement, Rajendra Prasad was a successful lawyer. He studied law at Calcutta University and practiced in Calcutta and Patna. His legal background helped him later in drafting and interpreting laws during the Constituent Assembly debates.

Rajendra Prasad was born on December 3, 1884 in Zeradei, Bihar. The date is well-documented in historical records. The close option of December 13 differs by 10 days, while 1886 is two years off his actual birth year.

Rajendra Prasad was elected President of the Indian National Congress during the Bombay session in October 1934. This was during a crucial period when the Congress was gaining strength. He served as Congress President for one year, as was the tradition then.

Madan Mohan Malaviya, a prominent freedom fighter and educationist, was popularly called 'Mahamana' (meaning 'great soul'). He founded Banaras Hindu University in 1916 and played a key role in India's independence movement and educational development.

Engineer's Day is celebrated on September 15th to honor Sir M. Visvesvaraya's birthday, India's most renowned engineer who designed the Krishna Raja Sagara dam and contributed to flood control and irrigation systems.

Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were preserved and kept in the main branch of State Bank of India in Cuttack since approximately 1950. Some of his ashes were enshrined there after his assassination in 1948, as they were distributed to various locations across India for memorials.

The capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to New Delhi in 1911, announced by King George V at the Delhi Durbar. The actual transfer took place in 1912, but 1911 marks the official decision year that ended Calcutta's status as the capital.

The Partition of Bengal (Banga-bhanga) by Lord Curzon was announced in July 1905 and implemented in October 1905. Rabindranath Tagore introduced Raksha Bandhan as a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity in direct response to this partition, using the festival to tie people together as brothers regardless of religion. The movement was part of the broader Swadeshi and anti-partition agitation that characterized early 20th century Bengal politics.

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, when British troops under General Dyer fired on unarmed Indians gathered in Amritsar for Baisakhi celebrations, killing hundreds. This event became a turning point in India's freedom struggle, intensifying the independence movement. 1919 is the year you need to remember for this tragedy.

Rajinikanth was born on December 12, 1950, making option B (12/12/1950) the correct answer. This is a well-documented biographical fact about the legendary Tamil actor.

Mangal Pandey, the Indian soldier who played a key role in the events leading up to the 1857 Indian rebellion, was born on July 19, 1827. This date is well-documented in historical records.

'Ignited Minds: Unleashing the Power Within India' is a book written by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India and a renowned scientist. The book focuses on inspiring young Indians to build a stronger nation through knowledge and innovation.